The Lucerne Hotel, New York CityThe Lucerne Hotel in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 167 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $529 a night (cached, not a live quote).Established in 1904 and renovated in 2008, The Lucerne Hotel is a four-star property in Manhattan's Upper West Side. It sits within walking distance of Central Park and the Museum of Natural History, near the 79th Street metro station. The hotel features Classical European-style rooms with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Onsite dining is provided by the French restaurant, Nice Matin, which serves brunch on weekends. The establishment caters to business travellers and families, offering childcare and laundry services. While the location is central, some guests have noted that room sizes vary and the interior decor is basic.What stands out

French restaurant onsite

Close to public transport

Family friendly services

Free WiFi

Watch out for

Inconsistent room sizes

Basic interior decor

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